Boerne
Job DescriptionDescription: About The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch is a private, luxury club defined by authenticity, refined hospitality, and a deeply rooted sense of place. Our membership values quality over flash, relationships over transactions, and consistency over trends. Food and beverage at Cordillera Ranch is not about spectacle—it’s about trust. Members return because they know what they’ll experience: calm confidence, thoughtful service, and professionals who understand how to host without needing to perform. Twin Sisters Bar is one of the social anchors of the club. It is a gathering place—unpretentious, polished, and welcoming—where members linger, connect, and feel genuinely looked after. About the Role The Head Bartender is the working leader and standard-bearer of the bar program. This is a hands-on leadership role for a professional who understands that excellence is built daily—through preparation, discipline, coaching, and presence. You are responsible for the day-to-day rhythm of the bar: opening and closing standards, mise en place, execution quality, inventory and cost control, and team capability. You set the tone behind the bars, host with confidence, and coach in real time so every drink, every transition, and every member interaction reflects the expectations of Cordillera Ranch. This role requires judgment, maturity, and pride in doing things the right way—even when no one is watching. Requirements: Key ResponsibilitiesMember Experience – 35% • Lead the bars experience with warmth, precision, and consistency., • Model calm, confident hosting and coach the team to elevate their member interactions., • Build genuine rapport with members through attentiveness, memory, and thoughtful recommendations., • Own daily bar operations, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and consistency on every shift., • Develop, maintain, and enforce back-of-house SOPs covering setup, breakdown, mise en place, and sanitation., • Lead onboarding and ongoing training of the bar team in alignment with club standards and culture., • Coach in real time, correct with professionalism, and reinforce expectations through example., • Establish and protect high standards across cocktails, wine service, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings., • Develop thoughtful, seasonally appropriate cocktails that reflect The Clubs identity—refined, approachable, and grounded., • Balance creativity with restraint, ensuring offerings align with the club’s environment and membership., • Serve as a professional ambassador for the club., • Provide clear, consistent communication to the Beverage Manager and F&B leadership, including:, • Daily shift notes, • Training and staffing observations, • Service Execution, • 5+ years of bartending experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role., • Background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, private clubs, or similarly high-expectation environments., • Strong technical knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and beverage service., • Proven ability to lead teams, coach effectively, and protect standards., • Operational fluency in inventory, pars and bar systems., • Composed, professional presence in fast-paced and high-expectation settings., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Pride in hospitality as a profession—not a side job. This position is for someone who wants responsibility, takes ownership seriously, and understands that true luxury is quiet, consistent, and intentional.